England head coach Steve Borthwick says his players have tried to make most of limited preparation time for their Test against a comparatively battle-hardened Australia.

Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.

Chris is in the England camp to speak to two of the selections in Steve Borthwick's squad

Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie extends his contract through to the end of the 2028-29 season.

Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.

Wales lock Freddie Thomas says being overlooked for the Nations Championship gives him extra motivation to perform for Gloucester.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.

Prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo as she bids for back-to-back WXV Global Series wins in Japan with Wales.

Wales release Rio Dyer from their Nations Championship squad after hamstring injury, with Scarlets wing Macs Page added for November's games.

Centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury.

Bath confirm flanker Guy Pepper will miss England's Nations Championship games and fly-half Santi Carreras will not play again this season.